used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Probably the nearest and closest friend of Garfield, intellectually speaking, was his successor in the presidency of Hiram College, B.A. Hinsdale.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading They would not always agree, but this necessarily followed from the mental independence of each.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For many years they corresponded regularly, exchanging views upon all topics that interested either.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They would not always agree, but this necessarily followed from the mental independence of each.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Probably the nearest and closest friend of Garfield, intellectually speaking, was his successor in the presidency of Hiram College, B.A. Hinsdale.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any one understood the dead President it was he.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Probably the nearest and closest friend of Garfield, intellectually speaking, was his successor in the presidency of Hiram College, B.A. Hinsdale.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They would not always agree, but this necessarily followed from the mental independence of each.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Probably the nearest and closest friend of Garfield, intellectually speaking, was his successor in the presidency of Hiram College, B.A. Hinsdale.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Probably the nearest and closest friend of Garfield, intellectually speaking, was his successor in the presidency of Hiram College, B.A. Hinsdale.
correspondedverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading For many years they corresponded regularly, exchanging views upon all topics that interested either.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading If any one understood the dead President it was he.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They would not always agree, but this necessarily followed from the mental independence of each.
one or the other of two
From this reading For many years they corresponded regularly, exchanging views upon all topics that interested either.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading For many years they corresponded regularly, exchanging views upon all topics that interested either.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They would not always agree, but this necessarily followed from the mental independence of each.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For many years they corresponded regularly, exchanging views upon all topics that interested either.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Probably the nearest and closest friend of Garfield, intellectually speaking, was his successor in the presidency of Hiram College, B.A. Hinsdale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They would not always agree, but this necessarily followed from the mental independence of each.
GarfieldnounUS /ˈɡɑːrfiːld/
20th President of the United States; assassinated by a frustrated office-seeker (1831-1881)
From this reading Probably the nearest and closest friend of Garfield, intellectually speaking, was his successor in the presidency of Hiram College, B.A. Hinsdale.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If any one understood the dead President it was he.
Hinsdale
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From this reading Probably the nearest and closest friend of Garfield, intellectually speaking, was his successor in the presidency of Hiram College, B.A. Hinsdale.
Hiram
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From this reading Probably the nearest and closest friend of Garfield, intellectually speaking, was his successor in the presidency of Hiram College, B.A. Hinsdale.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LESSONS OF HIS LIFE.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any one understood the dead President it was he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Probably the nearest and closest friend of Garfield, intellectually speaking, was his successor in the presidency of Hiram College, B.A. Hinsdale.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading They would not always agree, but this necessarily followed from the mental independence of each.
intellectuallyadverbUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəli/
in an intellectual manner
From this reading Probably the nearest and closest friend of Garfield, intellectually speaking, was his successor in the presidency of Hiram College, B.A. Hinsdale.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading For many years they corresponded regularly, exchanging views upon all topics that interested either.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If any one understood the dead President it was he.
LESSONSnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading THE LESSONS OF HIS LIFE.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE LESSONS OF HIS LIFE.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For many years they corresponded regularly, exchanging views upon all topics that interested either.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading They would not always agree, but this necessarily followed from the mental independence of each.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Probably the nearest and closest friend of Garfield, intellectually speaking, was his successor in the presidency of Hiram College, B.A. Hinsdale.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading They would not always agree, but this necessarily followed from the mental independence of each.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They would not always agree, but this necessarily followed from the mental independence of each.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LESSONS OF HIS LIFE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If any one understood the dead President it was he.
presidencynounUS /ˈprezədənsi/
the tenure of a president
From this reading Probably the nearest and closest friend of Garfield, intellectually speaking, was his successor in the presidency of Hiram College, B.A. Hinsdale.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading If any one understood the dead President it was he.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably the nearest and closest friend of Garfield, intellectually speaking, was his successor in the presidency of Hiram College, B.A. Hinsdale.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading For many years they corresponded regularly, exchanging views upon all topics that interested either.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Probably the nearest and closest friend of Garfield, intellectually speaking, was his successor in the presidency of Hiram College, B.A. Hinsdale.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading Probably the nearest and closest friend of Garfield, intellectually speaking, was his successor in the presidency of Hiram College, B.A. Hinsdale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For many years they corresponded regularly, exchanging views upon all topics that interested either.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LESSONS OF HIS LIFE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For many years they corresponded regularly, exchanging views upon all topics that interested either.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They would not always agree, but this necessarily followed from the mental independence of each.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading For many years they corresponded regularly, exchanging views upon all topics that interested either.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading If any one understood the dead President it was he.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For many years they corresponded regularly, exchanging views upon all topics that interested either.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading For many years they corresponded regularly, exchanging views upon all topics that interested either.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Probably the nearest and closest friend of Garfield, intellectually speaking, was his successor in the presidency of Hiram College, B.A. Hinsdale.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They would not always agree, but this necessarily followed from the mental independence of each.
a late time of life
From this reading For many years they corresponded regularly, exchanging views upon all topics that interested either.
